Fire Protection Consultant

Ignis Global Recruitment; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant in the Austin area. This role involves providing expert fire protection engineering services, conducting code reviews, and ensuring compliance across facility types. Candidates should have a degree in relevant engineering fields and 2-5 years of related experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $130,000, along with comprehensive benefits including a sign-on bonus and 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

401(k) plan with company match

Competitive paid time off (PTO)

Flextime Fridays

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Biannual performance bonuses

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience in fire protection or code consulting.
• Willingness to consider industry experience not confined to traditional engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire protection engineering services across various facility types.
• Conduct building and fire code reviews with detailed plan analyses.
• Classify hazardous materials and prepare inventory statements.
• Assess high-piled storage arrangements and generate reports.
• Complete projects on time and within budget expectations.
• Prepare technical reports and support quality assurance.
• Develop innovative fire protection strategies and alternative solutions.
• Foster effective communication within project teams and with clients.
• Support business development initiatives and expand service offerings.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in BlueBeam

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in Revit

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

EIT Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a dedicated Fire Protection Consultant to join a dynamic team in the Austin, Texas area. This role will be pivotal in project management, technical development, and business growth, contributing to the safety and efficiency of various facilities.

Responsibilities :

1. Provide expert fire protection engineering services, including life safety code consulting, sprinkler and fire alarm design, and performance-based fire engineering for a diverse range of facility types across the United States.
2. Conduct comprehensive building and fire code reviews, including detailed plan analyses and site assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.
3. Classify hazardous materials and prepare detailed inventory statements for industrial properties, enhancing safety and compliance standards.
4. Assess high-piled storage arrangements and generate thorough reports to support high-piled storage permit applications.
5. Deliver exceptional service to clients by completing projects on time and within budget, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
6. Prepare and facilitate peer reviews of project-related technical reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
7. Develop innovative fire protection strategies and performance-based design approaches, offering alternative solutions to complex client design challenges.
8. Foster effective communication with project team members, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
9. Support business development initiatives to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• We also welcome candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection, life safety, or code consulting, even if not on a traditional engineering track.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Experience : 2-5 years of related experience.

Skills :

• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and Revit (preferred).
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and prepare deliverables for peer review with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with industry professionals, trades, and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals, with prior project management experience considered a plus.

Salary Range :

90,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits :

• Sign-on bonus
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Flextime Fridays for improved work-life balance
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage with 100% of premiums paid by the company
• Biannual performance bonuses to reward outstanding contributions
• Education reimbursement